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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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